BSB Oulton Park: Rutter set for 400th start

"I used to look at the older riders when I was younger and think 'why don't they retire'? Now I'm one of them and I have no plans to give up yet!" - Michael Rutter.
Michael Rutter - Bathams Honda
Michael Rutter - Bathams Honda
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Michael Rutter is scheduled to make his 400th BSB start during Monday's Oulton Park round of the British Superbike Championship.

"It's hard to believe really, I used to look at the older riders when I was younger and think 'why don't they retire'? Now I'm one of them and I have no plans to give up yet!" said the Bathams Honda rider, who suffered a pre-season leg injury.

"I love BSB and I've got so close to winning the championship a few of times but for one reason or another it's never quite happened."

During his time competing in BSB, Rutter has twice finished title runner-up and a further three times in the championship top three. Rutter will wear a special edition Black Horse helmet to celebrate the 400 milestone.

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